Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Motorola Edge 70 Max

Why Consider Each

An overview of the main advantages of each phone

Reasons to consider the Samsung Galaxy S26

  • 50% higher Digital Zoom (30 X vs 20 x)
  • 25% higher Max Clock (4.74 GHz vs 3.8 GHz)
  • 24% lighter Weight (167 g vs 221 g)
  • Better Screen Type: Dynamic AMOLED 2X vs LTPO AMOLED
  • HBM Brightness: 1400 nits
  • Better Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
  • Zoom: 3 x
  • Higher Video Recording: 8K@30fps 4K@30/60 vs 4K @ 60 fps 1080p @ 30/60/120/240 fps
  • Front Sensor: 12 MP = Samsung ISOCELL S5K3LU
  • Front Recording: 4K@30/60
  • Includes Wireless Charging
  • Includes Reverse Wireless
  • Model Number: SM-S942
  • Special Features:  DeX

Reasons to consider the Motorola Edge 70 Max

  • 3.6x better Charging Watts (90 W vs 25 W)
  • 2.7x better Peak Brightness (7000 nits vs 2600 nits)
  • 2.7x better Front Camera (32 MP vs 12 MP)
  • 65% larger Battery (7100 mAH vs 4,300 mAh)
  • 33% higher Screen Resolution (1440 x 3168 pixels vs 1080 x 2340 Pixels)
  • 28% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (3.08 M vs 2.4 M)
  • 20% higher Refresh Rate (144 Hz vs 120 Hz)
  • 11% newer Bluetooth (6.0 vs v5.4)
  • 8% bigger Screen Size (6.82 inch vs 6.3 inches)
  • Faster Storage Type: UFS 4.1 vs UFS 4.0
  • Front Flash: Screen Flash
  • Includes Reverse Charging
  • IP Rating: IP68/IP69
Specification
General Information
Product Name Samsung Galaxy S26 Motorola Edge 70 Max
Brand Samsung Motorola
Mobile Image Samsung Galaxy S26 Motorola Edge 70 Max
Price 330000 PKR 230000 PKR
Price India ₹100000 ₹58000
Price USA $1020 $600
Variants Prices

12 + 256 GB
260,000 PKR | ₹72,000| 730 $

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12 + 512 GB
310,000 PKR | ₹100,000 | 1020 $

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16 + 512 GB =  Unknown | 50,000 INR | Not Confirm
16 + 1TB       = ~500 $ | 55,000 INR | 170,000 PKR

Display
Phone Dimensions 149.6 x 71.7 x 7.2 mm 164 x 77 x 8.3 mm
Screen Size 6.3 inches 6.82 inch
Screen Resolution 1080 x 2340 Pixels 1440 x 3168 pixels
Refresh Rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Screen Type Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO AMOLED
Peak Brightness 2600 nits 7000 nits
HBM Brightness 1400 nits
Performance
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
Lithography Process 3 nm 3 nm
Max Clock 4.74 GHz 3.8 GHz
CPU Cores 8 Cores 8 Cores
Architecture

2×4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L

6×3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M

2 x 3.8 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L
6 x 3.32 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M

GPU Adreno 840 (1.3GHz) Adreno 829
AnTuTu Benchmark 2.4 M 3.08 M
Bootup Time - 16s
Memory
RAM Memory 12+512 GB 12 + 256 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5X LPDDR5X
Storage Type UFS 4.0 UFS 4.1
Card Slot No No
Variants

12 + 256 GB
12 + 512 GB

8 + 256 GB
12 + 256 GB

Rear Camera
Camera 50+12+10 MP 50 + 8 MP
Image Resolution 8150 x 6120 Pixels 8150 x 6150 Pixels
Camera Sensor

50 MP = Samsung ISOCELL GN3
12 MP = Sony IMX564
10 MP = Samsung ISOCELL 3K1

50 MP =Sony LYT-710

Zoom 3 x
Digital Zoom 30 X 20 x
Video Recording

8K@30fps
4K@30/60

4K @ 60 fps
1080p @ 30/60/120/240 fps

Flash LED Flash LED Flash
Front Camera
Front Camera 12 MP 32 MP
Front Sensor

12 MP = Samsung ISOCELL S5K3LU

Front Resolution 4128 x 3096 Pixels
Front Recording

4K@30/60

Front Flash - Screen Flash
Battery
Battery 4,300 mAh 7100 mAH
Charging Watts 25 W 90 W
Battery Type Li-Ion Silicon-Carbon
Wireless Charging 20 W 25 W
Reverse Charging - 5 W
Reverse Wireless Yes
Battery Life (PC Mark) - 16h 38m
Charging Time - 57m
Software
Model Number SM-S942
Release Date 6 March, 2026 20 July, 2026
Year 2026 2026
Series Name S Series Edge Series
Category Flagship Mid-Premium
Android OS Android 17 Android 16, up to 3 major OS updates
Body
Weight 167 g 221 g
Build Gorilla Glass Victus 2 (Front/Back), Aluminum Frame aluminum frame, glass back
IP Rating IP68/IP69
Special Features

 DeX

Connectivity
SIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM / E-Sim Nano-SIM / E-Sim
Network 4G / 4G+ / 5G/ 5G+ 4G / 4G+ / 5G/ 5G+
WiFi Wi-Fi 7 Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth v5.4 6.0
NFC Yes Yes
Security & Audio
Speakers Dual Stereo Speaker Dual Stereo Speaker
Fingerprint Hyper Sonic Front Finger Hyper Sonic Front Finger
Other Sensors

Accelerometer
gyro
proximity
compass
barometer

Accelerometer
Gyroscope
Proximity
Ambient Light
E-Compass

Highlights
Display Highlights Samsung Galaxy S26 Motorola Edge 70 Max
Processor Highlights Samsung Galaxy S26 Motorola Edge 70 Max
Memory Highlights Samsung Galaxy S26 Motorola Edge 70 Max
Camera Highlights Samsung Galaxy S26 Motorola Edge 70 Max
Battery Highlights Samsung Galaxy S26 Motorola Edge 70 Max
Verdict
Pros

✅ Premium Display
✅ Flagship Performance
✅ Excellent Cameras
✅ Compact Design
✅ Wireless Charging
✅ Fast Storage

Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
7100mAh Battery 🔋
144Hz QHD+ AMOLED 📱
90W Fast Charging 🚀
IP69 Protection 🛡️
25W Qi2 Wireless 🔌

Cons

❌ Small Battery
❌ Slow Charging
❌ No Charger
❌ No SD Card
❌ Limited Zoom
❌ Premium Price

8MP Ultrawide Camera 📸
No Telephoto Camera 🔭
Limited Software Support 🔄
Outdoor Visibility Issues ☀️
256GB Storage Only 💾

Best For

✅ Mobile Gaming
✅ Daily Multitasking
✅ Content Streaming
✅ Photography Lovers
✅ One-Handed Use
✅ Power Users

🎯 Heavy Gaming 🎮
🎯 Long Battery Life 🔋
🎯 Sharp Display 👀
🎯 Fast Charging
🎯 Media Consumption 🎬
🎯 Durable Build 🛡️

Not Best For

❌ Budget Buyers
❌ Fast Charging
❌ Battery Enthusiasts
❌ Zoom Photography
❌ Expandable Storage
❌ Value Seekers

🚫 Zoom Photography 🔭
🚫 Lightweight Phone Fans ⚖️
🚫 One-Handed Use 🤳
🚫 Long-Term Updates 🔄

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